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Coping with Anxiety 26 Apr 2013 | 12:15 am
Robin Farr, 5 Minutes for Mom contributor, shares her insight into how to cope with anxiety. This post is compensated but her opinions are her own. I’ve dealt with anxiety in various forms for years, ...
3 Things to Consider Before Becoming a Foster Care Family 13 Mar 2013 | 06:26 pm
Many people consider becoming a foster care family because they have the space and feel they can offer a child a stable and loving environment. This decision should not be taken lightly; many foster p...
Help! My Child Has Gone Crazy 26 Feb 2013 | 02:01 am
Having tantrums is part of being a toddler. Almost anything has potential to trigger a tantrum in a little one. When my kids were little, they had plenty of tantrums. There was rarely a day when someo...
What Do You Love About Being a Mom 17 Feb 2013 | 07:52 pm
I know it’s cliche, but it’s so true; a mom’s job is never done. It’s 24/7. Whether you’re working or stay-at-home doesn’t matter. Even if your not with your kiddos all the time, your mind is runni...
Be the person you want your child to grow up to be 23 May 2012 | 02:26 am
One of the greatest life gifts my parents gave me was the dialogue throughout my childhood that I could be or do anything I wanted. They were so convincing that I believed them. The conversations were...
Help this mama out! Tips for balancing working from home? 27 Mar 2012 | 02:00 am
Recently, I’ve come to the conclusion that I work at home. I love the idea that I don’t have to leave my apartment and travel on the subway to an anonymous office. I don’t have to make conversation wi...
5 Tips to Avoid Getting Sick on a Family Vacation 22 Mar 2012 | 08:09 am
It is Spring Break time! And it is also almost summer break. Time for traveling! When you are away from home, the last thing you want to do is worry about your health. Dr. Yael Halaas is a board cert...
Depression and Parenting – Seek help 8 Nov 2011 | 12:00 am
It comes out in different ways. Some moments I just lie in bed and cry. Other days I look around with hopelessness at the wreck my house is in and see no way out. Or I sit in church, surrounded by fri...
Co-parenting with your opposite 27 Oct 2011 | 04:16 pm
Opposites attract, and that is probably why my very masculine husband is a great fit for girly, nurturing me. We have a son who knows exactly who to turn to when he wants specific things, because we a...
Spinach & Black Bean Quesadillas – A meal that is sure to please everyone in the family 27 Sep 2011 | 11:00 pm
Finding a meal that is adult and kid friendly is sometimes hard to do. Mom wants something healthy and flavorful, but the kids want something that is…not either of those things. This Spinach and Bla...
